Cell Line Origin
Human neuroendocrine skin carcinoma
Cell Line Description
MS-1 cells contain a Merkel cell polyomavirus integrated into the genome. See also MKL-1 (Sigma Catalogue number 09111801).
Application
Pathobiology of neuroendocrine skin carcinomas (NSCs) and function of cutaneous Merkel cells. The role of polyomavirus in the development of Merkel cell carcinomas (submitted for publication)
DNA Profile
STR-PCR Data:
Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10
D13S317: 11,14
D16S539: 9
D5S818: 11
D7S820: 8,9
THO1: 7,9.3
TPOX: 8
vWA: 17
Culture Medium
RPMI 1640 + 2mM Glutamine + 20% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Subculture Routine
Seed at 3 x 105 cells/ml in 5% CO2; 37°C Saturation density is approximately 106 cells/ml.
Other Notes
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Depositor and originator: Dr Patrick Moore, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, 5117 Centre Avenue Suite 1.8 Pittsburgh PA 15213
Shipping Information:
Hazmat Fee: $65.00 + applicable shipping charges are added after the order is placed.
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- UPC:
- 41116113
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- Yes
- MPN:
- 09111802-1VL
- Temperature Control Device:
- Yes
